Optiray 320 Side Effects

Note: This page contains side effects data for the generic drug ioversol. It is possible that some of the dosage forms included below may not apply to the brand name Optiray 320.

It is possible that some side effects of Optiray 320 may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

For the Consumer

Applies to ioversol: injectable solution

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking ioversol (the active ingredient contained in Optiray 320) hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some of the side effects of ioversol can occur up to 24 hours after you have received the medication.

signs of a stroke--sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance.

Common side effects may include:

warmth or pain when the medicine is injected;

confusion, dizziness, spinning sensation;

headache; or

nausea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ioversol: injectable solution

Cardiovascular

Regardless of the contrast medium employed, the overall incidence of serious adverse reaction is higher with coronary arteriography than with other procedures. Cardiac decompensation, serious arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, or myocardial infarction may occur during coronary arteriography and left ventriculography.[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects including laryngeal edema, pulmonary edema, sneezing, congestion, coughing, shortness of breath, and hypoxia have been reported. Choking, dyspnea, wheezing (which may be an initial manifestation of more severe and infrequent reactions including asthmatic attack), laryngospasm, bronchospasm, apnea, and cyanosis have been reported with the use of other contrast agents and are possible with any water soluble, iodinated contrast agent.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects including nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth have been reported.[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects including headache, cerebral infarct, vertigo, lightheadedness, visual hallucination, vasovagal reaction disorientation, paresthesia, dysphasia, muscle spasm, and syncope have been reported with the use of ioversol (the active ingredient contained in Optiray 320) Convulsions, aphasia, paralysis, coma, and death have been reported with the use of other contrast agents and are possible with any water soluble, iodinated contrast agent.[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects including blurred vision have been reported with the use of ioversol (the active ingredient contained in Optiray 320) Visual field losses which are usually transient but may be permanent have been reported with the use of other contrast agents and are possible with any water soluble, iodinated contrast agent.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects including periorbital edema, urticaria, pruritus, facial edema, flush, and erythema have been reported. Maculopapular rash, erythema, conjunctival symptoms, ecchymosis, and tissue necrosis have been reported with the use of other contrast agents and are possible with any water soluble, iodinated contrast agent.[Ref]

Local

Hematologic

General

General side effects including shaking chills, general pain, and fever have been reported with the use of ioversol (the active ingredient contained in Optiray 320) Hyperthermia has been reported with the use of other contrast agents and is possible with any water soluble, iodinated contrast agent.[Ref]

Other

Renal

Renal side effects including renal colic, urinary retention, and polyuria have been reported with the use of ioversol (the active ingredient contained in Optiray 320) Temporary anuria and other nephropathies have been reported with the use of other contrast agents and are possible with any water soluble, iodinated contrast agent.[Ref]

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